toughguy
01-27-2006, 08:41 AM
SAFELISTS E-COURSE
- DAY ONE -
Introduction
I have seen this e-course on the net and I downloaded it immediately, but I don't remember where it was. so, I wanted to share it with you guys and I hope you like it.
In the first day of this course, before going on to specifics, I will explain exactly what a safelist is. I will also cover the differences between web-based and group-based safelists, and explain the difference between free and pro safelists.
Let's start with what a safelist is.
In the simplest terms, a safelist is a members-only mailing list where all members have agreed to receive emails and ads from everyone else on the list. Think of a safelist as a giant email marketing co-op. The benefit is that these members who have joined the safelist can then send their emails to other list members. The majority of these emails are promotional or advertisements.
Where does the term "safelist" originate? Well, a safelist is a list where members can safely post ads and messages which are not considered spam. Spam is always unsolicited email. The act of joining a safelist indicates that you are agreeing to receive emails from the other members - and they are willing to receive emails from you.
Spamming doesn't work - it simply ends up in the trash. Safelists have been proven to be effective if you are looking to attract targeted prospects. This is because virtually everyone on a safelist is attempting to make a profit online. This gives you literally thousands of potential prospects receiving your advertisement or promotion.
There are some extraordinary benefits to belonging to a safelist. First of all, you are in direct touch with a targeted list of members who have usually paid to join, which means they are serious about marketing and they are serious about finding out about other services and goods. Another benefit is that all emails are protected from being denounced as spam, as long as the rules of the list are followed.
Some safelists give you unlimited space to send your emails. This gives you a lot of room to explain your business in the kind of detail it deserves. Some safelist even offer you the ability to send graphics and text in HTML format. Safelist messages are sent quickly, and included links to your websites have the potential to draw quality traffic within minutes - which translates into rapid sales.
As an extra benefit, many safelists offer extra features, such as free software, tips and advice, and other benefits.
Web-based and Group-based Safelists
There are basically two different types of safelists, web-based safelists and group-based safelists. Remember the basic function of joining a safelist: it allows you to send emails to a large database of members who have all agreed to receive your emails, which means your emails are not considered spam.
The difference is that in a web-based safelist, you first log onto their website, and then you send your email or advertisement directly from their server. Recipients of your emails automatically recognize safelists messages because they are sent from the safelist address.
Group-based safelists work by allowing you to send your emails through a special email address, which then distributes your email to all the members of the group. Again, each of these members have opted-in to the safelist, so your emails will never be accused of being spam.
With web-based safelists, you post your advertisement on their web page, and then it is distributed to all the members on the list. You can sign up for these lists by following the instructions on their site. Most lists will send you a confirmation email that requires you to either reply or go to a link and validate your address and desire to sign up. This allows the lists to be "opt-in," meaning that everyone has chosen to receive mail from the list and it will not be considered spam.
You can sign up for multiple lists, but if you do, it is a good idea to use the same user ID and password to make it easy to remember. If you are using free email accounts, be aware of the list's rules. Many lists now ban hotmail accounts and other similar accounts.
If you are going to be submitting manually to the lists, set up folders to keep organized. You can create a Daily folder for lists that you can send to every day, and individual folders for each day of the week in which you file the weekly lists that you submit to on separate days.
Group based lists are grouped by web-based safelists with affiliate programs and groups, such as Yahoo. Some group-based lists will offer the option of reading your emails on their site, but many will require that the emails be sent directly to you. In the majority of lists, you can request what is called a "digest" that groups the postings into a few emails.
It's a good idea to set up a few temporary addresses to receive these emails. Choose an account that allows a good amount of space so you don't have to empty your inbox that often. Find out first whether the group list allows free email accounts or not.
After you have your accounts created, you can begin joining groups. You can search for the group from the list's home page and then subscribe. You do not, in this case, have to send an email back to every email you receive. You can simply reply to the group, which will give you an email address to send to when you sign up. Again, follow the rules; many allow only one posting per day.
What is the Difference Between a Free and Pro Safelist?
Free and Pro safelists are two different types of memberships. Both have different benefits, and which membership is right for you will depend on your needs.
With a free membership you can usually only send your mail once in seven days, and you must receive all daily emails from the other members on the list. If you decide to go with a free membership, make sure your email account allows for plenty of room.
A paid membership is called "Pro," and offers additional benefits. You are allowed to send your emails daily. Some plans require that you receive daily emails but only from other Pro members, and some plans allow you to choose not to receive any member emails at all. Most Pro memberships include a special email account, so you don't have to worry about running out of space.
Now that you have an idea of what a safelist is, we can begin to go into more detail. Tomorrow we will explore the benefits of free and pro safelists, and look at the reasons why safelists are an excellent, low-budget way to start your marketing program.
- DAY ONE -
Introduction
I have seen this e-course on the net and I downloaded it immediately, but I don't remember where it was. so, I wanted to share it with you guys and I hope you like it.
In the first day of this course, before going on to specifics, I will explain exactly what a safelist is. I will also cover the differences between web-based and group-based safelists, and explain the difference between free and pro safelists.
Let's start with what a safelist is.
In the simplest terms, a safelist is a members-only mailing list where all members have agreed to receive emails and ads from everyone else on the list. Think of a safelist as a giant email marketing co-op. The benefit is that these members who have joined the safelist can then send their emails to other list members. The majority of these emails are promotional or advertisements.
Where does the term "safelist" originate? Well, a safelist is a list where members can safely post ads and messages which are not considered spam. Spam is always unsolicited email. The act of joining a safelist indicates that you are agreeing to receive emails from the other members - and they are willing to receive emails from you.
Spamming doesn't work - it simply ends up in the trash. Safelists have been proven to be effective if you are looking to attract targeted prospects. This is because virtually everyone on a safelist is attempting to make a profit online. This gives you literally thousands of potential prospects receiving your advertisement or promotion.
There are some extraordinary benefits to belonging to a safelist. First of all, you are in direct touch with a targeted list of members who have usually paid to join, which means they are serious about marketing and they are serious about finding out about other services and goods. Another benefit is that all emails are protected from being denounced as spam, as long as the rules of the list are followed.
Some safelists give you unlimited space to send your emails. This gives you a lot of room to explain your business in the kind of detail it deserves. Some safelist even offer you the ability to send graphics and text in HTML format. Safelist messages are sent quickly, and included links to your websites have the potential to draw quality traffic within minutes - which translates into rapid sales.
As an extra benefit, many safelists offer extra features, such as free software, tips and advice, and other benefits.
Web-based and Group-based Safelists
There are basically two different types of safelists, web-based safelists and group-based safelists. Remember the basic function of joining a safelist: it allows you to send emails to a large database of members who have all agreed to receive your emails, which means your emails are not considered spam.
The difference is that in a web-based safelist, you first log onto their website, and then you send your email or advertisement directly from their server. Recipients of your emails automatically recognize safelists messages because they are sent from the safelist address.
Group-based safelists work by allowing you to send your emails through a special email address, which then distributes your email to all the members of the group. Again, each of these members have opted-in to the safelist, so your emails will never be accused of being spam.
With web-based safelists, you post your advertisement on their web page, and then it is distributed to all the members on the list. You can sign up for these lists by following the instructions on their site. Most lists will send you a confirmation email that requires you to either reply or go to a link and validate your address and desire to sign up. This allows the lists to be "opt-in," meaning that everyone has chosen to receive mail from the list and it will not be considered spam.
You can sign up for multiple lists, but if you do, it is a good idea to use the same user ID and password to make it easy to remember. If you are using free email accounts, be aware of the list's rules. Many lists now ban hotmail accounts and other similar accounts.
If you are going to be submitting manually to the lists, set up folders to keep organized. You can create a Daily folder for lists that you can send to every day, and individual folders for each day of the week in which you file the weekly lists that you submit to on separate days.
Group based lists are grouped by web-based safelists with affiliate programs and groups, such as Yahoo. Some group-based lists will offer the option of reading your emails on their site, but many will require that the emails be sent directly to you. In the majority of lists, you can request what is called a "digest" that groups the postings into a few emails.
It's a good idea to set up a few temporary addresses to receive these emails. Choose an account that allows a good amount of space so you don't have to empty your inbox that often. Find out first whether the group list allows free email accounts or not.
After you have your accounts created, you can begin joining groups. You can search for the group from the list's home page and then subscribe. You do not, in this case, have to send an email back to every email you receive. You can simply reply to the group, which will give you an email address to send to when you sign up. Again, follow the rules; many allow only one posting per day.
What is the Difference Between a Free and Pro Safelist?
Free and Pro safelists are two different types of memberships. Both have different benefits, and which membership is right for you will depend on your needs.
With a free membership you can usually only send your mail once in seven days, and you must receive all daily emails from the other members on the list. If you decide to go with a free membership, make sure your email account allows for plenty of room.
A paid membership is called "Pro," and offers additional benefits. You are allowed to send your emails daily. Some plans require that you receive daily emails but only from other Pro members, and some plans allow you to choose not to receive any member emails at all. Most Pro memberships include a special email account, so you don't have to worry about running out of space.
Now that you have an idea of what a safelist is, we can begin to go into more detail. Tomorrow we will explore the benefits of free and pro safelists, and look at the reasons why safelists are an excellent, low-budget way to start your marketing program.